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  • Organic Farming

    Organic Farming

    Organic Farming: Your Complete Guide Organic farming: your complete guide. What is organic? The United States Drug Administration (USDA) describes organic agriculture as “the application of a set of cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that support the cycling of on-farm resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity.”1  Organic producers use only natural materials and processes…

  • Bolivia

    IDEAS For Us – Bolivia About This Branch IDEAS For Us Bolivia emerged in 2023 as a Latin American branch. Nestled within the captivating landscapes of the altiplano, traversing through valleys, and extending to the lush eastern plains and the Amazon, Bolivia stands as one of the top 10 countries worldwide in terms of remarkable…

  • Blog

    Table of Contents IDEAS For Us – Environmental Sustainability Professionals Show A to Z Topical Index A Alternative Energy Air Pollution Animal Conservation Agroforestry Adaptation Aquaculture Artificial Intelligence Access to Clean Water Awareness Campaigns Alternative Transportation B Biodiversity Biodegradable Carbon Footprint Climate Change Conservation Composting Clean Energy Circular Economy Community Gardens Corporate Sustainability C Carbon…

  • Orlando Yoga…On Our Fleet Farms!

    Orlando Yoga…On Our Fleet Farms!

    Through community programs such as Swarm Rides, Living Learning Classes, and free Eco-Entrepreneurship training programs, Fleet Farming has stretched its mission beyond food production to directly affect community health and resilience. We are excited to continue changing the cycle of food with you, and to offer community activities that promote health and wellbeing. Introducing our…

  • Sustainable Development Goal 10: A Call to Action for Addressing Inequality

    Sustainable Development Goal 10: A Call to Action for Addressing Inequality

    Ideas for Us: Tackling Inequality through Sustainable Development Goal 10 As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of inequality, it has become crucial for organizations to work towards achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities. One such organization is Ideas for Us, an environmental non-profit organization based in Orlando,…

  • Food Security Among Sebastian Seniors

    Food Security Among Sebastian Seniors

    IDEAS For Us is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and an accredited NGO of the United Nations.  The IDEAS mission is to develop ideas, fund action, and scale solutions that solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, one of them certainly being food security. One of our flagship programs is Fleet Farming, an innovative urban agriculture…

  • Food Apartheids: The Fight for Food Accessibility

    Food Apartheids: The Fight for Food Accessibility

    The fight against food apartheids and for food accessibility has been a prevalent topic, both in media and government offices, for years. Many communities suffer due to economic and financial reasons, yet some have been given a bad hand from the beginning – all due to racial discrimination and prejudice. This lack of access to…

  • Biochar and Regenerative Farming

    Biochar and Regenerative Farming

    The history of agriculture has seen the rise and fall of numerous practices, each with its own set of pros and cons. However, the current state of the environment demands that we take a closer look at our farming methods and make changes for the better. One solution that has been gaining momentum is the…

  • What Does Biochar Do?

    What Does Biochar Do?

    How does it help farmers? Burning organic material, like wood or plant waste, in a low-oxygen atmosphere produces biochar, a type of charcoal. It is a type of soil amendment that has been used for ages by indigenous people in places like the Amazon rainforest. Due to its potential to lessen the effects of climate…

  • How Water In Florida Filters Itself

    How Water In Florida Filters Itself

    “There is an unbreakable link between human health and wellbeing and ecosystems” – Walter Reid You can define, navigate, and best understand Florida by learning about the water underneathe and throughout its landscape. This article will dive into the self-sustaining, natural filtration systems that keep our aquatic ecosystems beautiful and biodiverse. These processes are always…